Delhi · SpringMonth summary
Delhi weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Delhi in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.4h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Delhi in March: 30°C and 11.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Delhi in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Delhi. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 8°C | 19°C | 12% | 1.0 | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 11°C | 24°C | 11% | 0.7 | 10.1h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 16°C | 30°C | 12% | 0.8 | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🥵 April | 22°C | 37°C | 9% | 0.2 | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 26°C | 39°C | 17% | 1.2 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 28°C | 38°C | 31% | 2.3 | 11.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 34°C | 73% | 7.6 | 10.1h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 32°C | 66% | 5.4 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 25°C | 32°C | 39% | 4.2 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ October | 20°C | 32°C | 8% | 0.6 | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 14°C | 27°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.8h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 10°C | 22°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.6h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Delhi averages 30°C, 12% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
March vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Delhi in March
Is March a good time to visit Delhi?
March is an excellent time to visit Delhi (score 8.6/10). With 30°C, 11.4h of sunshine and 12% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Delhi in March?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.4h/day.
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